There are 8 ways to get from Arras to Saintes by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Arras to Angoulemetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Angouleme to Saintestrain Ter
6h 40m€119–201Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Arras to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airportbus 781
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Saintesbus N1703
10h 47m€43–99Train, bus
- Take the train from Arras to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus to Saintesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 6m€62–121Drive 648.9 km
- Drive from Arras to Saintescar 648.9 km
6h 5m€100–145Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Take the train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane CDG - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain
6h 26m€116–344Train via Paris
- Take the train from Arras to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintestrain Ter
7h 1m€80–223Train to Lille-Lesquin Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Take the train from Arras to Lille Flandrestrain
- Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LIL - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain
7h 28m€68–330Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Take the train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane CDG - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
7h 12m€126–371
Arras to Saintes by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arras to Saintes is to bus which costs €40 - €100 and takes 10h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Arras to Saintes is to drive which takes 6h 5m and costs €100 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Arras to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Arras and arriving at Saintes via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Arras to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Arras and arriving at Saintes via Gare du Nord, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and La Rochelle Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Arras and Saintes is 734 km. The road distance is 648.9 km.
The best way to get from Arras to Saintes without a car is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs €110 - €210.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Arras to Saintes, including transfers.
Arras to Saintes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Arras station.
Arras to Saintes train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Arras station.
The best way to get from Arras to Saintes is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs €110 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €100 and takes 10h 47m.
What companies run services between Arras, France and Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?
You can take a train from Arras to Théâtre via Angouleme, Saintes, and Gare SNCF in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arras to Saintes via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 10h 47m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–260
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–260
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lille-Lesquin Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–170
Flights from Lille-Lesquin Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €30–170
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Lille-Lesquin Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–190
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Arras to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €100–180
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €100–140
- 1st Class
- €140–180
Train from Arras to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–80
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Arras to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Angouleme to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €13–19
- Rail 1st Class
- €20–28
Train from Arras to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €30–45
- Rail 1st Class
- €45–65
Train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €26–40
- Rail 1st Class
- €40–60
Train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €55–140
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Arras to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–14
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Arras to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–65
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Arras to Saintes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport station.
Arras to Saintes train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arras to Saintes is 649 km. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Arras to Saintes.
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